Obituary of Walter John Scherr

SCHERR - Walter J. was born on June 28, 1924 in Ozone Park, Queens, New York to Walter and Helen Scherr and had three sisters, Janet, Audrey, and Helen. Married to Vera Kessler Scherr for fifty years before her passing on November 8, 2003. Walter and Vera had four children, Douglas, Walter III, Laura and Robert. Walter started his career as an accountant at Sperry Rand but eventually went on to start many businesses over his 70 plus years of business career. Most notably, Walter and a few friends left Litton Industries to start a company called Visual Sciences, and they were the pioneers in bringing the fax machine into every business in America. In addition to being a very successful business man, he was committed to giving back to the community. He was honored as "Man of the Year" at The Center for Discovery Annual Ball. At the age of 90, he authored a book called "Walter's Way" which chronicles his life. He dedicated it to the caretakers of the world. All proceeds of the book go to The Center for Discovery which is a world-class service organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities. To obtain a copy of his book "Walter's Way" please go to The Center for Discovery website or to waltersway.org Visiting Nolan Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Ave., Northport Friday 5-9 pm, Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 am at St. Joseph's Church, Kings Park, NY, burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram. www.nolanfh.com